How to get from Cologne to Madrid
- 1430 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Madrid: bus. The two cities are about 1430 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1430 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €50Checked Oct 10 | 16h 32m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €69Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 27h 40m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€50Checked Oct 1016h 32m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€69Omio catalogue, Oct 1027h 40m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne → Parisbus
FlixBus·5h 40m - 2Paris → Madrid BarajasbusFlixBus·15h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 24h 20m€69Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne-Paris, Paris-Madrid BarajasBook →
Deutsche BahnCologne-Brussels AirportBook →
VuelingLyon Saint-Exupéry-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
RenfeBarcelona-MadridBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Vueling, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne to Paris, about 5h 40m. Transfer in Paris and continue by FlixBus bus on to Madrid Barajas (15h 45m). In total it's roughly €85 over 27h 40m, 1 transfer.
Cologne to Madrid: common questions
Is there a bus from Cologne to Madrid?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Madrid from Cologne?
About 1430 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Cologne to Madrid?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Vueling, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026